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Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs

A new exhibition of photographs and ceremonial attire of women who
participate in the community-based customs of the Black Masking/Mardi Gras
Indian, Baby Doll, and Social Aid & Pleasure Club traditions will be on
display at the Main Library Branch (219 Loyola Ave) from Jan...
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1) Mardi Gras is over (check out the photo highlights) and we're quickly
heading towards festival season! YLC's Wednesday at the Square announced
their lineup last week. Irma Thomas will open this free weekly concert series
at Lafayette Square on March 15. French Quarter Fe...
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The C.T.C. Steppers hit the streets for their annual second line parade on
February 12, 2017 and WWOZ was on hand to capture the scene. Check out these
highlights from the club and Da Truth Brass Band as they make their way down
St. Claude Avenue.
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Takin' It to the Streets® is WWOZ's coverage of second line and Mardi Gras
Indian events.
Hear recent Takin' It To The Streets interviews
This week:
Women of Class Second Line Parade - Sun., December 23 at 12p
Hear the interview with Big Chief Kito of Seminole Mardi Gras In...
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Nelson Joseph Thompson, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in New Orleans at the age of 63. Mr. Thompson, Sr., a lifelong New Orleanian, was the Flag Boy of the White Eagles Mardi Gras Indian tribe and President of the Money Wasters Social Aid & Pleasure Club.
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Check out photos of the Steppers' 17th annual Easter Sunday parade on April 24, 2011. Color and flash, smiles and showmanship, queens and kings - this was a beautiful and unforgettable second line parade.
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